Beyond Goodbye: Turning Tragedy Into Spirituality

by Nancy Geller

When Nancy Geller's two-year-old son died, the tragic loss left her with profound questions about the meaning of human existence. When her five-year-old daughter began to report seeing and talking... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876044313
• ISBN13: 9780876044315
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: A.R.E. Press (Association of Research & Enlig
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

THE BOOK for those mourning the loss of a young child

I lost my husband suddenly and tragically, - a widow at age 26 -- having lost my high-shool sweetheart, my first and only love, my best friend, my center of gravity - my world...... My mother gave me this book in the hopes it might bring me out of my severe depression....... While I found myself greatly upset by the fact it focuses on losing a child, - and not your life companion, I felt bitter as I read it.... but because it was so well written and such and lovely book, - and because regardless of our losses being so very different, - I could still very much relate to much of her emotions, her questions, her fears..... - and my sincere heartache for this woman having lost her young child, then seeing how she managed to find hope, healing, gratitude, and so much more --- even way she was able to view this loss as a blessing -- in that her precious child blessed her by teaching her what was important, and encouraged her to make much needed changes in her life, change her focus, recognize the signifigance in all things and take nothing for granted --- it was so very touching, so inspiring, - so beautifully written. Even though it did not relate to my own grief or personal tribulations, being so very different to lose a husband than to lose a child, -- still, -- I must give this book five stars -- And I hope that anyone who is grieving the loss of their child will consider this empowering, comforting, and inspiring book above all others. I promise you, no matter how deeply you ache or how great the abyss in your heart -- this book will indeed sow the seed to begin mending your broken spirit and to heal your heart.

Some hope in a hopeless situation

This book is a rare gem. A book about dealing with the tragedy of death that offers comfort and hope and maybe some kind of answer for the bereaved. So many of these books have the author wallowoing in sorrow for the 150 pages and do nothing to ease the pain. But this book is different-it brings comfort to the bereaved. What an achievement! Thank you for this book. It it meant to be read over and over again and to passed on and recommended to other people in pain.

Understanding Goodbye

After loosing my sister three short years ago, I have read many books and been confused, upset or lost with a great deal of them. Dr. Geller gives you an outline, if you will, of her own loss and then describes the feelings and emotions of dealing with such devistation. Through this journey together the reader begins to empathize with her and learns from her emotions and spiritual guidance. Not guidance as these are the steps to mourning but more the spiritual enlightenment you can open yourself up to be guided by.I found her spiritual growth to be a relief and a light at the end of the tunnel. Well written and easy to follow.

More than spirituality

This an excellent book combining the many facets of our spirituality, validating many of my own conclusions. I especially enjoyed the chapters on pre-birth experiences and near death experiences. Each chapter flowed into the next relevant topic. I also liked the way Dr. Geller looks at different belief systems as "costumes". I have believed this for many years. I recommend this book to anyone with questions about one's past, future, or anyone who has witnessed death or lost a loved one. I could not put this book down and am looking forward to reading some of the referenced books.

Good News !

Lost in my own tragedy, the passages and lessons in the book gave me hope for the future. It reconnected me with the world and put life and death in perspective.The book consolidates the many readings available on the afterlife into to one concise easy read. Dr. Geller leaves you aligned with a higher spiritual power and life purpose.